Jake and Amir Season 1 Episode 116 Rubik's Cube

Jake and Amir season 1 episode 116, titled "Rubik's Cube," follows the two roommates as they attempt to solve a Rubik's Cube puzzle. The episode begins with Jake proudly displaying his newly-solved Rubik's Cube, to which Amir responds with disbelief and skepticism regarding Jake's problem-solving skills. Amir then proceeds to "solve" the cube himself, by simply peeling off the stickers and rearranging them to match.

Jake is appalled by Amir's cheating, but Amir remains convinced that he solved the puzzle just as well as Jake did. Amir even goes as far as to argue that his method of solving the cube is technically more efficient than Jake's, since it takes less time and effort.

The two then decide to have a competition to see who can solve the cube faster, with Amir using his "cheating" method and Jake using the traditional method of manipulating the cube to create the correct pattern. They set a time limit of two minutes, with the loser having to buy lunch for the other.

As they begin the competition, Amir quickly becomes frustrated with his method, as the peeled stickers quickly become damaged and harder to manipulate. Meanwhile, Jake is making steady progress with his method, but is struggling to fully solve the cube before the time limit is up.

In the end, both contestants fail to fully solve the Rubik's Cube in the allotted time, and they end up calling it a draw. However, Amir suggests that they switch things up and try to solve the puzzle blindfolded. Jake is initially hesitant, but with some convincing from Amir, he agrees to try.

The blindfolded solving proves to be a disaster, as Amir repeatedly knocks over the cube and Jake struggles to even get started without being able to see the colors. They end up giving up on the blindfolded challenge and decide to try a new approach altogether: solving the cube by feel alone.

This approach proves to be even more difficult than the others, as they struggle to differentiate between the colors by touch alone. They end up resorting back to the two-minute time limit, but with a new twist: they can only use one hand to solve the puzzle.

Amidst the chaos, Amir accidentally drops the Rubik's Cube and it shatters into several pieces. The two quickly realize that the puzzle was made of cheap plastic and was not a true Rubik's Cube at all, which explains why it was so difficult to solve.

Feeling defeated, Jake and Amir agree to call it quits on their Rubik's Cube challenge and head out to get lunch together. As they leave the apartment, they pass by a neighbor who is effortlessly solving a Rubik's Cube on their front porch. Jake and Amir exchange a knowing glance, realizing that they still have a lot to learn.

Overall, "Rubik's Cube" is a humorous and relatable episode that explores the struggles and frustrations of attempting to solve the popular puzzle. The dynamic between Jake and Amir is entertaining, as they constantly butt heads and challenge each other's problem-solving skills. The episode also touches on the themes of cheating and finding creative solutions to challenges, as Amir attempts to use his own unique method to solve the cube.